1993 Honda NSX vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 630 kg more than 1981 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda NSX | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | NSX | Samba |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2350 mm |
